How to pronounce treasonous
Say it like TREE-zuh-nuhs. Treasonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- zuh
- nuhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treasonous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of treasonous
American and British speakers say treasonous in essentially the same way: /ˈtrizəˌnʌs/ in the US and /ˈtriːzəˌnʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREE-zuh-nuhs.
What does treasonous mean?
- Like or in the way of treason.“His treasonous actions earned Benedict Arnold eternal scorn.”
Where does treasonous come from?
From treason + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dastardly
- traitorous
- faithless
- unfaithful
Questions about saying treasonous
How do you pronounce treasonous?
Say TREE-zuh-nuhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrizəˌnʌs/. In British English it is /ˈtriːzəˌnʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treasonous?
Treasonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · zuh · nuhs.
Do Americans and Brits say treasonous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrizəˌnʌs/ and the British form is /ˈtriːzəˌnʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.